August 19, 2004

Terrorism, Photography, and Civil Rights

Lloyd Grove, the Daily News' gossip columnist, reports today that, in separate incidents, police interrogated a well-known book critic and some interns from New York magazine after they were observed photographing public property. In the first incident, some architectural interns... Continue reading...

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August 11, 2004

Panic on the PATH train at 14th Street

It turned out to be a garbage fire, but dozens of commuters apparently figured it was a terrorist attack, and all hell broke loose. This happened around 2 pm yesterday at the PATH/MTA station at 14th and Sixth. The... Continue reading...

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August 5, 2004

Formal Plans for High Rise Evacuations Still Don't Exist

Fire drills where everybody just sits at their desk or stands around in the elevator lobby just aren't goint to cut it anymore. By the end of September, owners of high-rises in the city must not only have plans for... Continue reading...

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August 2, 2004

NYC Responds to Latest Terror Threats +

According to this Washington Post story, the CIA brass first learned of the threats to the financial buildings on Thursday night, and by Sunday, extra precautions here were put in place. (Manhole covers sealed, additional patrols on bridges and tunnels,... Continue reading...

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